Chuck Merlis

USF reveals new renderings of Football Operations Center Aerial rendering of the University of South Florida’s on-campus football stadium and athletic district in Tampa.

Aerial rendering of the University of South Florida’s on-campus football stadium and athletic district in Tampa.

USF reveals new renderings of Football Operations Center

Chuck Merlis November 7, 2025

The University of South Florida has released new renderings of the TGH Center for Athletic Excellence, a...

PNC targets Tampa Bay in $2B branch expansion PNC Bank branch exterior with signage and outdoor seating area.

PNC targets Tampa Bay in $2B branch expansion

Chuck Merlis November 7, 2025

PNC Bank names Tampa Bay a key region in its $2 billion national branch expansion plan.

USF’s Fletcher district gets green light Street-level view of the USF Fletcher District with green-framed mixed-use buildings and palm-lined sidewalks.

Street-level view of the USF Fletcher District with green-framed mixed-use buildings and palm-lined sidewalks.

USF’s Fletcher district gets green light

Chuck Merlis November 7, 2025

The University of South Florida’s long-planned Fletcher District is one step closer to reality after receiving approval...

Tampa tech founder buys into European football, looking for investors Haverfordwest County AFC soccer players in blue jerseys on the field during a Cymru Premier league match in Wales.

Haverfordwest County AFC soccer players in blue jerseys on the field during a Cymru Premier league match in Wales.

Tampa tech founder buys into European football, looking for investors

Chuck Merlis November 6, 2025

Tampa tech founder Will Freeman launches Catalyst Sports Ventures to bring local investors into the global soccer...

Tampa-based Primo Brands names new CEO Primo Brands bottled water products including Primo Water, Poland Spring, The Mountain Valley and Saratoga

Primo Brands bottled water products including Primo Water, Poland Spring, The Mountain Valley and Saratoga

Tampa-based Primo Brands names new CEO

Chuck Merlis November 6, 2025

Primo Brands names Eric Foss Chairman and CEO, signaling new growth for the Tampa-based beverage leader.

Tampa’s Meals On Wheels names new CEO Meals On Wheels of Tampa headquarters building with a modern gray and red exterior, showcasing the nonprofit’s heart and utensils logo on the front facade.

Tampa’s Meals On Wheels names new CEO

Chuck Merlis November 6, 2025

Meals On Wheels of Tampa ushers in a new era as community leader Mandy Cloninger steps in...

Tampa Bay coworking market ranks 29th in U.S., 3rd in Florida Infographic summarizing Tampa Bay’s coworking market: 108 coworking spaces, 1.68 million square feet total, average space size of 15,062 square feet, and median pricing of $225 per month for memberships, $30 per day passes, $50 per hour meeting rooms, and $99 per month virtual offices.

Infographic summarizing Tampa Bay’s coworking market: 108 coworking spaces, 1.68 million square feet total, average space size of 15,062 square feet, and median pricing of $225 per month for memberships, $30 per day passes, $50 per hour meeting rooms, and $99 per month virtual offices.

Tampa Bay coworking market ranks 29th in U.S., 3rd in Florida

Chuck Merlis November 5, 2025

Tampa Bay continues to rise in the national coworking rankings. According to CoworkingCafe’s Q3 2025 Coworking Report,...

Defense contractor moving HQ to Tampa and invest $20M in region Orion Edge logo and drones over Tampa skyline alongside downtown Tampa waterfront, with “HQ Move” text overlay

Defense contractor moving HQ to Tampa and invest $20M in region

Chuck Merlis November 5, 2025

Defense contractor Orion Edge is moving its headquarters to Tampa, investing $20M and adding 20 high-wage jobs.

Wagamama moving its U.S. headquarters to Tampa Exterior of a Wagamama restaurant with its name in bold lettering above the entrance, featuring signage for noodles, dumplings, ramen, craft cocktails and fresh juices.

Exterior of a Wagamama restaurant with its name in bold lettering above the entrance, featuring signage for noodles, dumplings, ramen, craft cocktails and fresh juices.

Wagamama moving its U.S. headquarters to Tampa

Chuck Merlis November 5, 2025

Wagamama relocates its U.S. headquarters to Tampa, reinforcing the city’s rise as a national hub for business...

The data is in: Mixed-use stadiums win big for cities and fans Three members of the Tampa Bay Rays’ new ownership group pose together wearing team hats at a press conference backdrop featuring the Rays and Orlando Health logos.